A captivating look into the remarkable career and controversial
life of a baseball Hall of Famer. Roberto Alomar was not just a
five-tool Hall of Famer; he was a magician on the diamond, a
generational talent whose defensive wizardry left teammates and
opponents breathless. Yet, despite his twelve All-Star selections
and ten Gold Glove awards, he has remained one of the most
contentious and enigmatic characters in baseball’s history.
Roberto Alomar: The Complicated Life and Legacy of a Baseball Hall
of Famer is the first complete, balanced biography of arguably the
greatest second baseman in Major League Baseball. It covers
Alomar’s impressive career, his altercation with umpire John
Hirschbeck and their eventual friendship, the allegations stemming
from Alomar’s personal life, never-before-heard stories about his
conflicts with both minor and major league teammates, and his
global influence. When Roberto Alomar retired in 2005, his place as
one of baseball’s all-time greats was unquestioned. But the
controversies that always seem to follow him make Alomar’s legacy
far from clear. Drawing on dozens of personal interviews with
Alomar’s former teammates and opponents, Roberto Alomar pulls
back the curtain on one of the most significant, divisive, and
perplexing figures in baseball.
General
Imprint: |
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
February 2024 |
Authors: |
David Ostrowsky
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
256 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5381-5802-9 |
Categories: |
Books
Promotions
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LSN: |
1-5381-5802-7 |
Barcode: |
9781538158029 |
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